[3] They would be one of the first local bands to cover the Rolling Stones' 1965 hit song, "Satisfaction" in live performances, however, their repertoire also reflected the influence of American R&B and soul acts such as Sam Cooke.

[3] With the help of their science teacher at Southwest High, Ray Skopp, who became their manager, the band would eventually be able to land gigs at posh Miami Beach hotels such as the Americana, the Fontainebleau, and the Deuville, where the Beatles appeared for their second Ed Sullivan performance.

[2][3] In June 1965 the Modds recorded a double-sided acetate featuring "Don't Be Late," an original composition, b/w "So in Love" at Miami's Dukoff Studios.

[2][3][7] Downey, had pushed records by local bands such as the Modds and the Montells, but soon became embroiled in several scandals during his tenure with WFUN, and would soon leave the station.

[4] The airplay helped the Modds land an appearance at a Columbia Records convention, where they opened for the Byrds and Paul Revere & the Raiders.

A deal with Columbia was being arranged when John Mascaro was drafted into the Army and Liapis joined the Air Force, effectively bringing about the band's end.

[2][3] Dewey Bond would go on form the band, Asbury Park, and become an endorser for Ludwig Drums, doing clinics and appearances an NAMM conventions, eventually opening Allstar Lighting & Sound located in Orlando, Florida.